RE: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Iverson
-l@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, Harry Veeder wrote: Grok said no thanks, to the above. I am not sure why he should apologize for his off-topic postings, Political posting sent here, rather than to vtxB. If you expect him to reveal his true

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread William Beaty
On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, Mark S Bilk wrote: I should have stood up for Grok, because his comments (at least the ones I read) were accurate, His online behavior attracted complaints. Obviously his politics are not the issue. Perhaps you didn't read enough of his messages? Bill, please reinstate

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread leaking pen
My email doesnt have my real name anymore, due to a few reasons, but its the one i use becuase its my main email. i could easily resubscribe to this list with one that has my name. enh. For all those defending him, i agree with grok politically more than i do anyone else here, it seems, but the

RE: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread William Beaty
On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, Mark Iverson wrote: I think most everyone I'm aware of on this list has apologized at one time or another... It's what a person with integrity does when they realize their mistake or transgression. Trademarks of the troll/flamer/fsckhead are, refusal to apologize, plus use

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread Mark S Bilk
is something he hasn't shown either. That's an ad hominem attack made without supporting evidence. Mark S Bilk http://www.cosmicpenguin.com -Original Message- From: William Beaty [mailto:bi...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 10:54 PM To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [Vo]:grok

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread John Berry
Here I was thinking this whole terrorist thing was a bull crap, but now I see there are terrorists literally everywhere, even on this list, even on the chair I'm sitting in... I guess if you have a web of lies anyone who insists on the truth becomes a terrorist... The U.S. government has said

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread William Beaty
On Mon, 8 Jun 2009, John Berry wrote: I guess if you have a web of lies anyone who insists on the truth becomes a terrorist... No, that's just dishonest. The truth is simple: anyone who posts political observations to a list that has a ban on politics... may attract a moderator response

RE: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Iverson
You know what they say... If it looks, walks and quacks like a duck (troll), it probably is. -Mark -Original Message- From: William Beaty [mailto:bi...@eskimo.com] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 12:52 AM To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily On Sun, 7 Jun

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread William Beaty
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009, Horace Heffner wrote: Long term contributers of scientific discussion here are typically tolerated more than newcomers, I've noticed that it's not the length of time a person has been here. Instead, what makes all the difference is their willingness to become part of the

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread William Beaty
On Fri, 5 Jun 2009, William Beaty wrote: To resubscribe, I require that he apologize for his off-topic postings, reveal his identity, and promise to eliminate all political commentary. Grok said no thanks, to the above. (( ( ( ( ((O)) ) ) ) )))

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread thomas malloy
William Beaty wrote: On Fri, 5 Jun 2009, William Beaty wrote: To resubscribe, I require that he apologize for his off-topic postings, reveal his identity, and promise to eliminate all political commentary. Grok said no thanks, to the above. I say good riddence to the troll.

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread Harry Veeder
- Original Message - From: William Beaty bi...@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 10:30 pm Subject: Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily On Fri, 5 Jun 2009, William Beaty wrote: To resubscribe, I require that he apologize for his off-topic postings, reveal his identity

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread Mark S Bilk
:27:41PM -0400, Harry Veeder wrote: - Original Message - From: William Beaty bi...@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009 10:30 pm Subject: Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily On Fri, 5 Jun 2009, William Beaty wrote: To resubscribe, I require that he apologize for his off-topic

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-07 Thread William Beaty
On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, Harry Veeder wrote: Grok said no thanks, to the above. I am not sure why he should apologize for his off-topic postings, Political posting sent here, rather than to vtxB. If you expect him to reveal his true identity then that should be written in the rules. Nope. If

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-06 Thread thomas malloy
William Beaty wrote: To resubscribe, I require that he apologize for his off-topic postings, reveal his identity, and promise to eliminate all political commentary. I'd like to require him spell properly. --- Get FREE High Speed Internet from USFamily.Net! --

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-06 Thread OrionWorks
Horace's comments are thoughtful. I'm also aware that Mr. Heffner has most likely been a member of the Vort Collective far longer than I, and as such, has earned certain privileges that seniority bestows when expressing policy matters. If one adheres to the spirit of Vort-etiquette it would

Re: [Vo]:grok is removed temporarily

2009-06-05 Thread Horace Heffner
On Jun 5, 2009, at 3:54 AM, William Beaty wrote: Perhaps the group needs to come up with an actual rule to describe the acceptible amount of politics/religion messages here? Normally the complaints from other group members would give warning enough. My opinion is that things have worked